Brain fog, forgotten words and that sneaky voice asking “is something wrong with me?” This week, Meg and Jules welcome their first dynamic duo to the studio: Nic and Bernie, co-founders of Brisbane-based Fluxx, a business focused on the psychology of change.
They explain what’s really happening in our brains during perimenopause. It’s a recalibration, like a house renovation. They also talk about why a lost word at a wine night is no big deal, but the same moment at work can shake our confidence. Along the way, they share the common themes women raise, from confidence and identity shifts to emotional intensity.
Then Bernie explains the grandmother hypothesis: why post-menopausal orcas lead their pods, and what that says about the value women bring after menopause. We also chat about how Western culture views ageing women, and why learning about perimenopause early can ease the distress of symptoms.
Part 2 drops in a couple of weeks!
Links & offers
Instagram: @fluxx__co
Learn more about Fluxx: https://www.fluxxco.com.au/
Get 40% off their online program, The Midlife Reframe, with code HB40: https://www.fluxxco.com.au/themidlifereframe
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